How Much Does It Cost to Obtain a Georgian Residence Permit for Foreign IT Specialists

Georgia introduced a special residence permit for IT specialists starting September 1, 2025. The permit is issued for three years and requires proof of at least two years of professional experience, annual income of at least $25,000, and physical presence in Georgia for no less than 183 days per year.

Eligible applicants include employees of IT companies, individual entrepreneurs with small business status, executives of international IT companies, and their family members. Supporting documents must confirm work experience and income (including sources). Applications are submitted after registration with the Ministry of Health.

Who can apply for the residence permit

• A labor immigrant employed in the IT sector and registered with the Ministry of Health
• A foreign national registered in Georgia as an individual entrepreneur with small business status and engaged in IT activities as defined by a Government of Georgia resolution
• Executives and authorized representatives of an international IT company, as well as family members of a foreign national who obtained a residence permit on one of the grounds listed above

Cost of obtaining a temporary residence permit in Georgia for an IT specialist

• 500 GEL (~$186) — application review within 90 calendar days
• 750 GEL (~$279) — application review within 60 calendar days

Required documents

• A standard application form which, among other details, must include the unique code assigned during the labor immigrant’s registration in the Ministry of Health system
• A copy of the foreigner’s travel document
• A copy of a document confirming lawful stay in Georgia
• A document confirming at least two years of cumulative employment or economic activity experience in the IT sector under ISCO-08 occupation code 25 and relevant subcodes (all places of work must be listed)
• A certificate confirming that income earned over the last 12 months from employment or economic activity in IT is at least the equivalent of $25,000 in GEL. The documents must confirm receipt of income at least twice during the past year, with a minimum interval of 30 days
• A color photograph, 3×4 cm, in electronic format
• A receipt confirming payment of the state fee

BPN also emphasizes that these benefits apply not only to individuals but to companies as well. Since 2020, the Georgian government has reduced the tax burden for several sectors, including IT. In particular, international IT companies with special status pay 15% personal income tax instead of the standard 20%, while corporate and personal income tax for certain IT companies has been reduced to 5%.